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DE HB429

Bill

Status

Passed

10/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

William Bush

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds "guaranteed asset protection waiver" as a defined term in Delaware Code Title 18, covering contractual agreements where creditors cancel or waive amounts due on motor vehicle finance agreements in case of total physical damage loss or unrecovered theft.

  • Expands the definition to include waivers of excess wear and use charges owed by borrowers under motor vehicle lease contracts when the vehicle is returned at lease termination.

  • Clarifies that "service contract" includes reduction of amounts due on consumer finance agreements resulting from total physical damage loss or unrecovered theft of a motor vehicle.

  • Establishes that guaranteed asset protection waivers, service contracts, vehicle theft protection product warranties, and maintenance agreements are exempt from state insurance regulation and insurance laws unless expressly made applicable.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Motor Vehicle Financial Protection Products.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

10/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Executive6/21/2022
Banking, Business & Insurance6/14/2022
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce5/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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